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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK

Sunrise Marathon offers a scenic, stress-free run with optional timing and community club invitations.

Race Date

Dec 12, 2026

Location

Austin, TX

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Location
Austin, Texas
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Beginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat SwagWell Organized

Course

Shaded

The Experience

Embrace the dawn at the Sunrise Marathon, a race designed to inspire with scenic views as you start your day. This event emphasizes a supportive, stress-free environment, welcoming all paces and ages to run or walk.

While timing is optional, with runners encouraged to use their preferred apps or rely on coordinators, the focus remains on personal achievement and community. Participants receive a running t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and access to digital training resources. The race also extends an invitation to join local running clubs, fostering ongoing fitness journeys.

This event is a smaller, private group run with wave caps to ensure a quality experience. It aims to provide the necessary support for runners to achieve their goals, making it an accessible and encouraging option for many.

Race-provided description

🌅Run at Sunrise with pretty scenic views! Start your day — and your journey — with a breathtaking sunrise and fellow runners chasing greatness.   Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!   There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. 

Timing: - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.  - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! What You Get (Swag Bag): - Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) - Finisher's Towel or Giveaway - Finisher's Medal!  - Digital Training Pack  - Online Results & Certificate of Completion - Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs - We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.  Packet Pickup: No hassle of picking up packets required! -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) - Race bibs are provided on race day When will I get my Swag? You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. Race Updates: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race) Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!    Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AM Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) Are there any other Questions we missed? https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/ Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.  Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!  Race Bundle: Sign-up for more races and get a discount!  Sponsorships & Promoting your Business: If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events   Team Glo Volunteers: If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/   Be part of the Journey! Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

Running Shirt Packet

Start Location

Richard Moya Park (Course Map will be emailed), Austin, TX, 78719

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Rural

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

50°

Afternoon (High)

67°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK?

The Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK is held on Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.

Where does the Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK take place?

It takes place in Austin, Texas.

What distances does the Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK course flat and good for a PR?

The Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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